Baden-Württemberg will implement a significantly reformed electoral system for its state parliament election on March 8, 2026. Key changes include lowering the voting age to 16, aligning with the federal Bundestag election system by introducing two votes per elector: one for a direct candidate and one for a party list. This reform, approved by the CDU, Greens, and SPD in April 2022, aims to adapt the state's electoral process, though critics like the FDP express concerns about potential increases in the number of parliamentary seats due to overhang and balance mandates. Approximately 7.6 million citizens are eligible to vote, and the process for requesting and submitting absentee ballots has also been detailed, with deadlines set for early March 2026.